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Nation Craft, State Craft March 15, 2019

The unexpected virtue of virtue signalling

This opinion is not strictly speaking on political communications or even politics. But nowadays, many narratives that brands try to weave ends up being viewed…

Nation Craft, State Craft March 7, 2019

India’s best Parliamentary Debaters of the 16th Lok Sabha

The General Elections 2019 could be announced any moment, to constitute the 17th Lok Sabha. Two weeks ago the 16th Lok Sabha met for the…

Nation Craft, State Craft February 28, 2019

Public Relations and PM Modi’s first term

Exactly five years ago Modi’s campaign was in hyper drive. He was an in your face, underdog contender. At this time in 2014, he was…

Nation Craft, State Craft February 21, 2019

16th Lok Sabha – Small but Significant Moments

Small actions can create big headlines. Which is why most parliamentarians take their moments in the parliament as opportunities to set agendas, stories and perception….

Nation Craft, State Craft February 14, 2019

The 16th Lok Sabha (2014 – 2019)

Yesterday the 16th Lok Sabha concluded its final session before going for re-election this year. PM Modi delivered the final speech of the government in…

Nation Craft, State Craft February 7, 2019

Kahneman’s Peak – End rule of decision making and memories

Elections season is upon us and all sides fighting to attract support of the masses are busy listing down successes and failures of this government,…

Nation Craft, State Craft January 31, 2019

Women in Indian Politics – Why is it a man’s world?

In India’s first general elections, 23 women were elected to the Lok Sabha out of 489 members. In the last general elections, 69 of 545…

Nation Craft, State Craft January 25, 2019

Beti, Bachao!

A few weeks ago I made a few predictions of a few campaign tactics that we will almost certainly see in the endgame of the…

Nation Craft, State Craft January 18, 2019

Liability of Reputation

As a practitioner and an educator in the field of reputation management, just like most of my colleagues I have upheld the belief that good…

Nation Craft, State Craft January 11, 2019

#Endgame – What to expect in the final leg of Indian General Elections

Five hyperactive years in Indian politics are coming to their #Endgame. More people being inducted into political discourse (some inadvertently) in the last five years…